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LA56 CAU

2006 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,903 mi
Last recorded97,903 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CAU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n,s and o,s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2019 97,903 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n,s and o,s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2018 94,445 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from servo to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2017 88,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 88,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,415 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front tyre worn on outter egde

Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outter egde

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,956 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 72,956 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

e.m.light on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,994 miles

tail gate wiper worn e.m.light on

Fail 20 Jan 2014 61,994 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tail gate wiper worn e.m.light on

Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,651 miles

front number plate broken e/m/ light on

Fail 1 Feb 2013 53,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front number plate broken e/m/ light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,461 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,649 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,538 miles

Front number plate cracked

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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LA56 CAU is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 57,955 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA56 CAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA56 CAU registered?

LA56 CAU is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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